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Make plans to take an exciting trip from Bristol to Birmingham by train on your next vacation getaway to the UK! You’ll board with CrossCountry (and Great Western Railway on select routes) and enjoy a hassle-free high-speed journey to England’s famous “City of a 1000 Trades”. Flexible, low-priced fares, plus the choice of Standard or First Class travel are just some of the many perks included with your CrossCountry train ticket. You also get frequent daily departures (every 30 minutes on average) and efficient city-to-city travel times – as little as 1 hour and 51 minutes non-stop!Located near central England, Birmingham is a city with a powerful industrial past. To this day, it remains a major international hub for commerce. But Birmingham is no one-trick pony! The city is also known for its beautiful canals, Victorian-style architecture, diverse shopping and dining options, and unique family-oriented attractions. Among Birmingham’s top sights, are the National Sea Life Centre, “Thinktank” science museum, Cadbury World chocolate factory and 17th-century Aston Hall.Purchase your CrossCountry ‘Ticket on Departure’ e-ticket right here. Shortly after, you’ll receive your order confirmation along with a ticket collection reference number by email. Simply use this number to retrieve your actual ticket from a ticket collection machine anywhere in Britain.

Journey Details

Frequency

Trains depart approximately every 30 minutes, with an average of 30 departures daily (17 of them direct routes)

Travel time

1 hour and 51 minutes direct (fastest time)

Train stations

Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street

Train features

CrossCountry and Great Western Railways high-speed trains, reaching a maximum speed of 200km/h

Ticket Fares

When booking your ticket for travel from Bristol to Birmingham by train, the following fare options may be available:

Anytime

Anytime tickets offer full flexibility. With no time restrictions, you are free to travel aboard any train, even during peak hours.

Advance

Advance tickets are less expensive, but have a limited availability. The sooner you book, the less you pay. Ideal for those committed to traveling on a particular date, time and train.

Off-Peak

Off-peak tickets offer some flexibility, allowing you to travel aboard any train operating during off-peak hours on your ticket date. Though peak times may vary, they are typically before 9:30am and between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

Ticket Classes

Standard Class

Standard class passenger cars have spacious, comfortable seats. Onboard catering is available, where you can choose from a wide selection of hot or cold drinks, fresh sandwiches and tasty snacks.

First Class

First class coaches are equipped with larger, reclining seats that offer superior comfort and plenty of extra personal space. Passengers can enjoy a warm customer welcome as well as complimentary at-seat food and drink service.

Ticket Discounts

Child discount

Children under 5 years of age travel for free. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 can save up to 50% off the adult ticket price.

Train Services and Amenities

Onboard food and drink catering (subject to availability)

WiFi internet access

Power outlets and work tables

“Quiet Coach” seating

Designated storage areas for personal luggage items

Priority seating for elderly and disabled passengers

Non-smoking coaches

Additional Details

Seat reservations

In most cases, your ‘Ticket on Departure & Reservation’ e-ticket will include a seat reservation. Exceptions where the seat may not be reserved at the time of booking include shorter journeys that don’t offer seat reservations or when the allocation of reservable seats is fully booked. In either case, your ticket is still valid and you can sit in any vacant seat.

Ticket Purchase Conditions and Delivery

Tickets for travel from Bristol to Birmingham by train can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted.

Once your e-ticket order has been processed, you will receive an email confirmation with a ticket collection #. Collect your physical ticket simply by using this number at a self-service ticket dispensing machine at the station before boarding.